Acacia acinacea

Acacia acinacea
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Fabales
Family:Fabaceae
Clade:Mimosoideae
Genus:Acacia
Species: A. acinacea
Binomial name
Acacia acinacea

Acacia acinacea is a flowering shrub growing to 2m in height. It is native to Australia and lives for 15 years (on average). They are tolerant of drought and frost. It is also a species of wattle, and is commonly known as wreath wattle, gold dust wattle or round-leaf wattle.

They are a hardy, free-flowering species with very specific soil requirements. The requirements are that the soil is well-drained and non-saline, although it can tolerate many different types.

References

  1. "Acacia acinacea". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
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